Glimpses of Grace

A few weeks ago, the first Sunday of the New Year, I did a Children’s Message on being the light of Jesus. Jesus told us, “You are the light of the world. Let your light shine before others…” I explained… Read the rest

“Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations…” Matthew 28: 19
So said the risen Jesus as he commissioned his disciples. This Sunday is brimming with opportunities for us to support the mission of Bethany near and far… to help… Read the rest

It was one of those moments when God reminds you that praising him does not have to be perfect – just joyful.
We had just finished the rousing Malawian praise song,” Palibe Wofana…There’s no One like Him (God)”, as we… Read the rest

Glimpses of Grace
Raising the Cup
I was late for work today. Out too late…up too late…partying.
Actually, I was at home. My wife and grandson and I stayed up to watch the Stanley Cup finals. We cheered Hornquist’s game… Read the rest

Dear Friends,
As we approach Pentecost Sunday this week, here is a pray for us to pray as a congregation.
See you this Sunday. Wear RED!
John Hamilton
A Pentecost Prayer
Dear God…
it is Pentecost Sunday, at… Read the rest

Dear Friends,
Join us this Sunday – Palm Sunday! – as we worship our Lord. The sermon series on the last words of Jesus continues with the message,
“Do What You Can”
The children will process; the choir will sing;… Read the rest

Glimpses of Grace
Last Sunday we heard Jesus’ command to forgive. Only when we forgive can we be open to the richness and power of God’s grace in us. Refusal to forgive is the elephant in the room in our… Read the rest

Last weekend I had the privilege of visiting our former Associate Pastor Robbie Ytterberg and his family in their new setting in Toms River, New Jersey.
I brought your warmest greetings to them and our prayers for their life and… Read the rest

Glimpses of Grace…and Glory
Last Sunday Pastor Melany preached on the theme of “glimpses of glory.” There are moments in life when we get a glimpse of God’s heavenly glory right here on earth.
Later that day, Melany and I… Read the rest

Glimpses of Grace
Last Sunday we heard a message on prayer…prayer as trusting that we have been “found” by God.
“Prayer is not a performance, saying the right words with the right inflection and the right spiritual feeling to impress… Read the rest← Older posts